Cumyl hydroperoxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements Flammable liquid and vapor Heating may cause a fire Toxic if inhaled Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Keep container tightly closed Keep only in original packaging Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store at temperatures not exceeding 40 °C/ 104 °F. Keep cool Protect from sunlight Store separately

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant ______________________________________________________________________________________________

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 3 Organic peroxides Type E Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Lungs. Aspiration Toxicity